Bike rack
07-17-2013, 08:46 AM
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Bike rack
So since I'm not about to install a trailer hitch on a 4cyl car, I'm looking for a bike rack that fits an HHR without a hitch. Are any of you guys cyclists without hitches? Whats a good no hitch rack?
07-17-2013, 10:04 AM
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Mountain equipment co-op, MEC.ca is a good place for bike racks.
Nothing wrong with adding a hitch, they are about $150 for the HHR. Youd probably want a rack that pivots down for access to the hatch though. Much easier than roof racks IMO.
Do you have the roof rails on your hhr? If so its about $500 for the crossbars and bike racks. I think you can add aftermarket roof rails, but I havent priced them.
Or you could do what I do, pull the front bike wheels off and throw everything in the back. I can fit 3 people with bikes.
Nothing wrong with adding a hitch, they are about $150 for the HHR. Youd probably want a rack that pivots down for access to the hatch though. Much easier than roof racks IMO.
Do you have the roof rails on your hhr? If so its about $500 for the crossbars and bike racks. I think you can add aftermarket roof rails, but I havent priced them.
Or you could do what I do, pull the front bike wheels off and throw everything in the back. I can fit 3 people with bikes.
07-17-2013, 10:42 AM
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yeah, its tight but you can still use one rear seat. If the baby seat is rear facing, you might be out of luck, I can only fit mine in the center position, which is gone when you fold the passenger side seatback down.
07-17-2013, 04:11 PM
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I did not find a suitable non hitch bike rack, so I broke down my 43 year rule and installed a hitch and now a Sportrack 2 bike carrier, man after that long with "no I can't tow your trailer for you, sorry" freedom, but I will remove the hitch for the winter.
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07-31-2013, 04:49 PM
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I'm interested in a bike rack that will carry at least three bikes. I've heard there are some out there but that they require a class II hitch (the max is 2 bikes with a class I hitch). Seems like finding a class II hitch for a 2008 HHR LS is harder than hitting the lottery.
Figured I'd ask around here to see if anyone else might have info. I really do NOT want to use a hatchback/trunk rack.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
Figured I'd ask around here to see if anyone else might have info. I really do NOT want to use a hatchback/trunk rack.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
07-31-2013, 08:03 PM
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3 bicycles weigh more than 2,000 lb.??? That's what class I is rated, class II is up to 3,500 lb.. Both use the same size receiver (1.25 inch square) according to Wikipedia.
Wiki cites SAE J684 for these specs.
Wiki cites SAE J684 for these specs.